San José Beach – Amethyst Viewpoint loop from San José

Campo Nijar Y Bajo Andarax

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San José Beach – Amethyst Viewpoint loop from San José

Moderate

4.6

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111

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San José Beach – Amethyst Viewpoint loop from San José

01:51

37.6km

510m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.13 km for 79 m

After 1.36 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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450 m

Almería Coast

Highlight • Natural Monument

Cabo de Gata Natural Park is the largest protected area of the European coast, with a maritime strip over 60km.

This unique landscape, shaped by the erosion on the rocks …

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1.14 km

San José Beach, Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park

Highlight • Beach

1.54 km

San José Beach

Highlight • Beach

The beauty of San José and its picturesque setting amidst volcanic mountains attracts many visitors. The village has approximately 1,000 inhabitants.

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3.92 km

At the road to San José

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful route, there is a car-free gravel path along the road.

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14.2 km

Amethyst Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views but.....Steep road, no fun, stony and therefore a lot of long braking

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17.4 km

Hotel de Naturaleza Rodalquilar

Highlight • Rest Area

Reasonably priced and nice hotel for a night on the EV8.

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19.7 km

Scenic Coastal Road in Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful route with picturesque villages. Not in the summer, because then too hot.

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35.9 km

Collado de la Cruz

Mountain Pass

37.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.3 km

2.13 km

272 m

Surfaces

36.1 km

1.28 km

199 m

113 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 3 November

20°C

17°C

66 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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San José Beach – Amethyst Viewpoint loop from San José

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San José Beach – Amethyst Viewpoint loop from San José

Almería Coast

San José Beach, Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park

San José Beach

At the road to San José

Amethyst Viewpoint

Hotel de Naturaleza Rodalquilar

Scenic Coastal Road in Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar

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